FM Preview: Peterborough United v Brighton & Hove Albion 16 Apr 2013

Last updated : 15 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Peterborough United v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & Hove Albion face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Seagulls have recorded 6 wins, and Peterborough United have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road was just last season, in January 2012, with Brighton & Hove Albion inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Posh in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 06 Nov Brighton & HA 1 - 0 Peterborough Championship
2011/2012 Sat 21 Jan Peterborough 1-2 Brighton & HA Championship
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Brighton & HA 2 - 0 Peterborough Championship
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Brighton & HA 3 - 1 Peterborough League One
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Peterborough 0 - 3 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Tue 10 Feb Brighton & HA 2 - 4 Peterborough League One
2008/2009 Tue 21 Oct Peterborough 0 - 0 Brighton & HA League One

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Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Brighton & Hove Albion have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Peterborough United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 50 points from 42 matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion's total of 65 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Peterborough United 6 3 3 0 9 6 12
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 2 3 1 9 5 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Seagulls has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Peterborough United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Peterborough United Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 9 matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 games since last defeat.

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